Mamunur Rashid

Mamunur Rashid (born 29 February 1948) is a Bangladeshi actor, director and scriptwriter. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2012 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1982 by the Government of Bangladesh. Early life and education Rashid was born on 29 February 1948 in the village Bhabandatta under Ghatail Upazila in Tangail District. He is the eldest of five siblings. He completed his SSC from Bolla Coronation High School. He completed his Diploma in Civil Engineering from Dhaka Polytechnic Institute.After Diploma, he passed BA and MA in Political Science from Dhaka University. Career Rashid moved to Dhaka in 1963. Rashid started writing drama plays in the 1960s. He founded Aranyak in 1972. He served as the chief secretary of the troupe. One of the most notable production of his group is Rarang which deals with the life of Santal. its another production is Ebong Biddyasagar. Another stage play, titled, Che'r Cycle was written and performed by him. Rashid performed in television plays “Suprobhat Dhaka”, “Somoy Osomoy”, “Ekhane Nongor” and “Pachar”.